| Industry Update: Auction Industry Growth Continued in First ...
KANSAS CITY -- Gross sales revenues from auctions by NAA members in the first quarter of 2007 increased 2% over the same-time period one year ago, a study by the NAA has found. If this trend continues, this will translate into approximately $266 billion total revenue for 2007 for the entire auction industry, up from $257.2 billion in 2006, a projected 3.4% increase for all of 2007. This suggests the possibility of a slightly slower growth in the live auction industry in 2007 compared to 2006, when a 7.1% growth rate occurred for all of 2006 over the previous year. The first quarter growth last year was 5.7%. These are the findings documented in a quarterly report of auction industry growth being conducted by global market research firm MORPACE International on behalf of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA).
IDOT speeds up I-55 widening plan
The state has sped up the bidding for the widening of Interstate 55, likely ensuring the project will be finished by the fall of 2008. One lane will be added to the expressway in either direction, from Weber Road to Interstate 80. Bidding is now scheduled for June, rather than September, Illinois Department of Transportation spokesman Mike Claffey said. "We were a little bit concerned that the work would spill into 2009 if it was going to be let much later in this year," he said. Claffey added the timetable was stepped up at the request of state Rep. Tom Cross (R-Oswego). "This is the first time we've actually had some definition as to time, which we're very pleased about," Cross said. Work is under way to widen seven bridges along I-55 between Weber Road and U.S.
OnlineAuction.com Unveils NEW eStore FREE for 12 Months!
GRANTS PASS, Ore., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlineAuction.com (OLA.com) announced today the doors are open to its members to showcase their listings and boost their sales by using their own customizable online auction house, at no charge for the first year. My OLA House, powered by OnlineAuction.com, is the latest feature added to the already extensive list of features included with all current and new Founding Memberships. My OLA House, OnlineAuction.com's version of an eStore, offers many great features in addition to creating a personalized web presence, building brand awareness, and personalized telephone support from OnlineAuction.com. "I just opened My OLA House. HATS OFF TO DESIGNERS, this was a lot easier to setup than my eBay store was back when I had one," said James B.
Meet NoShameAuctions.com, Where Auction Sellers Can Promote Their ...
Auction sellers need more exposure for their goofy items to sell successfully. Meet No Shame Auctions.com, where auction sellers can promote their Weird eBay Auctions, 24 hours a day! Hammond, IN (PRWEB) April 10, 2007 -- Auction sellers need more exposure for their goofy items to sell successfully. Meet No Shame Auctions.com, where auction sellers can promote their Weird eBay Auctions, 24 hours a day! "The site features a link script where sellers can automatically add their auctions for free, day or night, even in their pajamas," says Jose Guzman, creator of the insane site that also features mystery auctions. Buyers may spot a catchy item, such as a haunted doll for sale. "If the visitor is interested, they will click on a link from my website and be taken to the auction," Jose explains.
Foreclosure Auctions Increase Substantially in Los Angeles, Miami ...
NEW YORK, April 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data site, announces its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New York City, Miami, Seattle, and Los Angeles for the January-March 2007 time period. Four-City Findings (Request report for details): New York City: "The number of new foreclosure auctions in New York City returned to levels seen last year at this time and follows the typical seasonal up-tick after the last quarter of a year. However, the foreclosure levels in Queens are worrisome," stated Ryan Slack, chief executive officer, PropertyShark.com. Los Angeles County Seattle (King County) Miami-Dade County Real estate investors can browse current foreclosure listings for the following areas: Los Angeles Foreclosures: http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/california/Foreclosures/index.html Miami Foreclosures: http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/florida/Foreclosures/index.html New Jersey Foreclosures: http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/nj/Foreclosures/index.html NYC Foreclosures: http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/Foreclosures San Francisco Foreclosures: http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/san_francisco/Foreclosures/index.html Seattle Foreclosures: http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/seattle/Foreclosures/index.html Press may request a copy of the report by contacting Kelly Kreth at KKreth@Krethcommunications.com or 201-417-8691.
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